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Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ: METC, METCB) announced Tuesday that the Brook mine has received a second 5-year mine permit approval from the Land Quality Division of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. The Brook mine is now fully permitted, the company said, adding that it is authorized to continue coal mining and reclamation activities across a total of 4,548.8 permitted acres north of Sheridan. The Brook mine holds what is believed to be the nation’s largest unconventional deposit of rare earth elements and critical minerals sourced from coal and carbonaceous ore. Rare earths are essential elements to realizing an electrified economy, and crucial to producing heavy magnets that power EVs. There is only one active mine for magnetic REEs in the United States, Mountain Pass in California. Meanwhile, China has come to control 91% of refining activity, 87% of oxide separation and 94% of magnet production. On July 11, coal miners, industry stakeholders, and local, state, federal officials commemorated the opening of the Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth project, the first new rare earth mine in the United States in more than 70 years and first new coal mine in Wyoming in over 50 years. The ability to domestically mine and refine rare earths and critical minerals contained in the carbonaceous ore of the Brook Mine represents a strategic milestone in the nation’s efforts to reduce foreign reliance on critical minerals essential to defense, technology, and clean energy, the company said. This month, Ramaco released a preliminary economic assessment that outlined, based upon the current mine plan of a 2 million ton per annum of coal produced that the adjusted EBITDA from the rare earth and critical mineral operation would be $134 million by 2028. Earlier this year, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon approved a Wyoming Energy Authority recommended $6.1 million Energy Matching Fund grant award to support the construction of a pilot-scale processing facility at the Brook mine. Construction is planned to begin later this year.

Market expert Mark Moss has drawn the crypto community’s attention to an indicator that has perfectly nailed Bitcoin cycle tops. Based on this indicator, the expert revealed that the cycle top is unlikely to happen this year, as other analysts may have predicted. Pi Cycle Top Indicator Reveals Next Bitcoin Cycle Top In an X post, Moss stated that the indicator is predicting a Bitcoin cycle top in the first quarter of 2027, not at the end of this year. He made this comment while describing the Pi Cycle Top indicator as the “Holy Grail” of Bitcoin indicators. The expert noted that the indicator nailed the Bitcoin cycle tops in 2013, 2017, and 2021. Moss admitted that this latest cycle top prediction is hard to believe, as everyone is expecting Bitcoin to peak in the fourth quarter of this year. However, the Pi Cycle Top indicator suggests that the Bitcoin cycle top will occur in Q1 2027 and that the BTC price could reach $395,000 by then. Crypto analyst Rekt Capital also recently alluded to the Pi Cycle Top indicator, noting how it was hinting at a possible cycle extension. He also confirmed that the indicator predicts a Bitcoin cycle top will occur in Q1 2027, with the flagship crypto possibly reaching $400,000. The analyst noted that, based on previous cycles, the Bitcoin cycle top is expected to happen in the fourth quarter of this year. However, the recent BTC rallies have caused the Moving Averages (MA) to shift to higher prices. With these MAs shifting with every Bitcoin rally, Rekt Capital stated that it could take at least until mid-early 2026 before a Pi Cycle Top crossover occurs. However, the analyst advised that it is still important to be cautious about Q4 of this year and possibly develop an exit strategy in case the Bitcoin cycle peaks then. The BTC 4-Year Cycle Is Over In a recent podcast, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart and Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan gave their opinions on whether the 4-year Bitcoin cycle is over. Seyffart stated that he expects the amplitude of these cycles to reduce as more institutional investors enter the BTC ecosystem. Based on his statement, a Bitcoin cycle top might not happen as many expect, as the analyst predicts there won’t be massive drawdowns again with the flagship crypto maturing. On the other hand, the Bitwise CIO opined that the 4-year cycle for BTC is over. He explained that the factors that drove this four-year cycle are now watered down. Meanwhile, there is a growing inflow into Bitcoin, which would continue to drive demand. In line with this, Hougan declared that 2026 will be an up year for Bitcoin. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $119,000, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Log in to today's North American session recap for July 29, 2025. Market flows have been chaotic in the past two weeks of trading, from a renewed selloff in the USD to its ongoing recovery (the DXY still showed a small resistance towards the beginning of the afternoon). This move in the Greenback has largely influenced FX markets, and it is starting to trickle down to risk assets, with some profit-taking in Equities and Cryptocurrencies—watch for the formation of some intermediate tops. The apprehension is comprehensible: The FOMC July Rate Decision is happening tomorrow and Equity Markets are entering a phase of key earnings for Microsoft and Meta after today's close, followed by Apple, Amazon, and Mastercard the day after. The ongoing Earnings season is robust; nevertheless, there is still profit-taking at the highs. It's key to mention that Markets are also getting ready for the Bank of Canada (9:30 A.M. ET and later in the evening Bank of Japan rate decisions (Between 19:00 to 20:00). A bigger theme that seems to be drawing is a sell-the-fact trade relating to the fast-forwarded uptrend in Stocks after the Liberation Day troughs — Are markets regaining anxiety about the actual impact of tariffs despite Trade Deals being reached? Watch the US Dollar for the upcoming weeks. July is concluding with what resembles a shake-up to the financial flows of the first half. Read More: EURUSD selloff deepens as yearly highs fade from viewDaily Cross-Asset performance Cross-Asset Daily Performance, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView Metals have held decently after marking some intermediate tops but the Commodities to look at right now are linked to Energy. Oil prices have been rallying consequently since the weekly open and this comes as Markets are starting to fear the consequences of supplemental sanctions on Russian exports. For the rest, US Bonds are making a strong comeback today after rebounding on a key trendline with the 30Y up 1.25%, a rare sight as of late; However Equities are showing a few signs of weakness – You can check our latest US Indices intraday technical analysis to get your levels for the upcoming session. A picture of today's performance for major currencies Currency Performance, July 29 – Source: OANDA Labs Today marks another day of European currencies underperformance against other majors (The NZD isn't doing too great also as of late). The USD had started the day very strongly but has retracted a bit after hitting monthly highs (99.15 top and consolidating around its highs close to 98.90). You can take a look at the JPY also which has overperformed most of the other majors, as a lot of negative talk on its weakness looks to have had some impact (profit-taking?) Earnings Season: Who is releasing their numbers tomorrow Earnings Calendar for July 30th – Source: Nasdaq.com It cannot be emphasized enough how important will tomorrow's session be, between the July FOMC and right after the close, the earnings release for Microsoft and Meta. A look at Economic Data releasing in tomorrow's session For all market-moving economic releases and events, see the MarketPulse Economic Calendar. (click to enlarge) The session is not over for AUD Traders which still are awaiting the releases of the Australian Inflation data tonight (21:30 ET). But this will be pale in comparison to the upcoming session: It was mentioned in the introduction but we will get Rate Decisions from the Bank of Canada (9:30 A.M), the FOMC (14:00 ET) and the Bank of Japan later in the evening. By the way, ADP Private Employment data is releasing at 8:15 in the morning but eventual spikes might calm down before the huge sets of events coming after. Safe Trades and good luck for the upcoming session! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

On-chain data shows old XRP tokens have been moving back into circulation recently, a potential sign that long-term holders have been taking profits. XRP Mean Dollar Invested Age Has Seen A Drop Recently According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, the XRP network has seen signs of movement from veteran hands. Two key metrics highlight this trend: Mean Dollar Invested Age and Age Consumed. The first of these, the Mean Dollar Invested Age, keeps track of the average age (in days) of every dollar invested into the cryptocurrency. The ‘age’ of a coin or the USD value invested in it is tracked from the point of the coin’s last transaction. For example, if a coin remains dormant for 10 days, it accumulates 10 coin days. If the price at the time of its last movement was $2, then it’s carrying 20 coin-dollar days. The Mean Dollar Invested Age per dollar in this case is, therefore, 10 coin-dollar days. Now, what happens when a coin that has been dormant for some period is finally moved? Both the coin days and coin-dollar days associated to it reset back to zero. In other words, its age is ‘consumed.’ The second indicator of relevance here, the Age Consumed, keeps track of the coin days being destroyed in this manner across the network every day. Below is a chart that shows how the Mean Dollar Invested Age and Age Consumed have changed for XRP over the past year. As is visible in the graph, the XRP Mean Dollar Invested Age has witnessed a decline during the last few weeks, indicating that the average dollar invested into the asset is becoming younger. The indicator’s value has now come down to 593 days, which is 91 days lower compared to one month ago. The Age Consumed has seen some notable spikes alongside this decline, which means that long-term holders have been making moves. The long-term holders refer to the HODLers of the market, who hold for long periods with strong conviction and, in the process, amass a large number of coin days. When these diamond hands finally make moves, the Age Consumed tends to register spikes as large-scale coin days destruction accompanies them. From the chart, it’s apparent that most of the recent large spikes came just as XRP hit its price top. This could be a potential sign that the long-term holders were cashing in on the rally. Since then, the cryptocurrency has plunged. It now remains to be seen whether the Age Consumed would continue to spike in the near future or if the HODLers are done for now. XRP Price At the time of writing, XRP is trading around $3.15, down more than 10% in the last week.

The crypto market is heating up once again as Bitcoin consolidates just below its all-time highs and Ethereum approaches critical resistance near the $4,000 level. Momentum is building across major assets, and volatility is picking up as capital rotates into altcoins. Traders are closely watching for a breakout, with many expecting a decisive move in the coming days. Adding to the intensity, blockchain analytics platform Arkham (ARKM) has revealed that Abraxas Capital—a London-based investment management firm known for its aggressive crypto strategies—is currently down over $100 million on its short positions. Arkham specializes in deanonymizing blockchain transactions and linking them to real-world entities, offering deep insight into the strategies and exposures of major players. With prices steadily climbing, the firm’s unrealized losses are mounting, highlighting the risks of betting against a rising market. This revelation has sparked conversation across the industry, as it not only underscores growing institutional involvement but also reveals the shifting dynamics between smart money and market momentum in this stage of the cycle. Crypto traders now watch closely to see how this unfolds. Abraxas Capital Faces Mounting Losses On $800M Crypto Shorts According to Arkham Intelligence, Abraxas Capital currently holds nearly $800 million in short positions across Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and HYPE on the Hyperliquid platform. Notably, the largest BTC and ETH shorts on Hyperliquid belong to Abraxas, with data revealing a current unrealized loss (uPnL) of approximately $106.3 million on their account. These positions reflect a high-stakes strategy that may serve as a hedge against spot holdings or other long-term crypto exposures. However, this hedge is becoming increasingly costly as market conditions remain bullish. Bitcoin continues to consolidate near all-time highs, and any breakout above the $122K–$123K range could push prices toward the $150K–$160K zone—close to Abraxas’ BTC liquidation level at $156,000. As volatility returns to the market and altcoins start gaining momentum, these leveraged short positions face growing risk. If BTC and ETH break to new highs, unrealized losses on Abraxas’ account could accelerate sharply. While some analysts still expect a market correction, especially given the failure to set new highs in recent weeks, others see the consolidation as a bullish continuation pattern. Bitcoin Consolidates Between Key Levels The 12-hour chart shows Bitcoin locked in a tight range between $115,724 and $122,077, with the price currently trading at $118,497. After a sharp rally earlier in July, BTC has entered a consolidation phase, forming a sideways structure with diminishing volume—a typical sign of market indecision. Despite the lack of breakout, the price remains above all major moving averages: the 50 SMA at $115,943, the 100 SMA at $111,170, and the 200 SMA at $106,348. This alignment supports a bullish trend, with buyers still in control of the broader structure. However, momentum has stalled. Each attempt to break above $122,000 has been met with resistance, while dips toward $116K have been absorbed quickly. The narrowing price action and falling volume suggest a breakout—or breakdown—is approaching. If bulls manage to clear the $122K level with strong volume, a new rally toward all-time highs could follow. On the flip side, a close below $115K would break the structure and potentially trigger a deeper correction. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

After the beginning of last week's big push in Altcoins, cryptocurrencies are seeing some kind of retraction from their recent highs. Bitcoin and Ethereum, however, are still consolidating around their relative peaks, underscoring the resilience of the market’s bellwethers. Profit-taking has rippled across smaller tokens, with mid‑cap altcoins sliding 5–10 % as traders lock in gains after their consequent past week rallies. Bitcoin is whipsawing in a tight $115,000–$120,000 band, while Ethereum hovers just below the $3,800 mark, digesting its latest red-hot rally. Meanwhile, heavyweights like Cardano (ADA) and Solana (SOL) have given back their gains a bit more sharply, pressured by rotation into stablecoins and some sell-the-news on the US deals ahead of key economic events. Despite the pullback, liquidity remains robust, and open interest across futures markets holds near record levels. The challenge is now to see if sentiment from the broader market news influences the demand for Cryptocurrencies more positively or negatively. In the meantime, let’s look at technicals for the three most popular cryptos : ETH, BTC and SOL. Read More: JOLTS miss prompts cooling in equity Markets - US Indices intraday analysis This article is a follow-up on the Cryptocurrency article released Friday. Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana 4H ChartsBitcoin 4H Chart Bitcoin 4H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView Bitcoin is still consolidating in a triangle formation but its 4H 50-Period MA has just passed above the price action and is now becoming resistance. The weekly open wasn't as strong compared to the Ethereum, showing that despite consolidating at its highs, Bitcoin is trading on a less intense relative strength to the Ether than it was in the beginning of 2025. RSI momentum is also turning slightly bearish on short-timeframes, but do not forget that the Bitcoin is trading very near its all-time highs. Track the reactions between $110,000 to $115,000 – A weekly close below that region would be giving more hand to the bears. Keep ETH/BTC in check to get a better view of the appetite for altcoins Support Levels: $115,000 Pivot Zone (+/- $600)Previous ATH Support $110,000 to $112,000$100,000 Major SupportResistance Levels: 4H MA 50 at $118,269$120,000 Resistance (+/- $300)Current ATH Resistance $121,000 to $123,000Potential Resistance between $126,500 to $128,200 (Fib Extensions)Ethereum 4H Chart ETH 4H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView Ethereum's price action is currently consolidating in a triangle formation after hitting some new intermediate highs at $3,944. The action is still slightly tilted upwards, and staying above the Immediate Pivot Zone which would be more bullish than bearish. However, a general look at the market would be needed to confirm this hypothesis: Altcoins are currently getting sold off – Markets are linked, so any rally in the Ether here should pull upwards sentiment. Look at the 4H 50-period MA which just caught up to the price action for immediate relative strength indications. Keep in check any breakout to the upside or downside from here to get a more general view from the market. Support Levels: Immediate Pivot Between $3,700 to $3,7504H MA 50 $3,700$3,500 Support ZoneResistance Levels: $3,880 to $3,940 Resistance Zone$3,944 Intermediate highs$4,090 December 2024 highs$4,870 All-time highsSolana 4H Chart SOL 4H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView The selloff ongoing in Solana represents well the rest of the altcoins – Very strong run but an also strong reversal, Bulls will have to be careful of how they play it to maintain the bullish structure. The 4H RSI is now in bear territory but isn't sloping downwards, usually a sign of lack of seller strength and a sign of consolidation. Watch the $175 Intermediate lows from the end of last week to spot imminent momentum – Staying above holds the intermediate bullish outlook, while passing below will give some hands to the Bears. Support Levels: $175 intermediate lows$150 previous pivot turned supportSupport 2 $140 to $145Resistance Levels: $200 to $205$185 Momentum Pivot and 4H MA 50Resistance 2: 225 to 232Resistance 3: 255 to 265All-time Highs: $295 Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

The Ethereum price may be setting the stage for a historic breakout, as a new technical analysis suggests that ETH is closely mirroring the Bitcoin (BTC) price action from 2020 to 2021. With Ethereum currently consolidating beneath a long-term downtrend line and approaching critical resistance, a crypto analyst eyes a potential move to $20,000 if the historic pattern continues to play out. Ethereum Price Mirrors Bitcoin’s Historic 2021 Pattern According to a new analysis by crypto market expert Ted Pillows, Ethereum’s current price structure is beginning to reflect a striking resemblance to Bitcoin’s breakout phase in late 2020. The analyst’s chart shows ETH following a nearly identical pattern of accumulation, re-accumulation, and compression within a descending triangle fractal that Bitcoin displayed before its parabolic bull run in 2021. At the time, Bitcoin had surged from a whopping $9,550 to roughly $64,000, marking a significant price increase of 570.37%. Just like BTC during the COVID pandemic shakeout, Pillow’s analysis shows that ETH has now emerged from a prolonged consolidation phase and is testing the downtrend resistance line that has capped its highs since the 2021 peak. If Ethereum breaks through its diagonal resistance, the analyst’s chart indicates that a vertical surge toward $29,500 may become technically viable. This would represent a significant increase of approximately 672% from the cryptocurrency’s current price of $3,820. Notably, the path to this bold target mirrors Bitcoin’s trajectory after it broke out of its long-term downtrend, triggering a rapid and exponential move. The chart also illustrates a potential breakout zone that aligns with the timing of the previous cycle’s price expansion—indicating that Ethereum could be preparing for its most powerful price rally yet. While the trajectory of Pillows’ arrow on the chart targets a possible surge toward $29,500, the top of the green shaded zone suggests Ethereum could reach a peak above $58,500. Such a bold move would mark a historic breakout, representing a surge of roughly 1,432% and placing ETH at nearly half of Bitcoin’s price of $118,940 as of writing. Analyst Sets $5,000 As ETH’s Minimum Target Due to Ethereum’s bullish run lately, a few analysts in the crypto community have forecasted a potential rally toward the $5,000 mark—a move that would set a new all-time high for the leading altcoin. However, while many consider a surge to $5,000 a major milestone, Pillows views this target as merely a baseline. He has set $5,000 as the minimum target for his outlook, emphasizing his firm conviction in ETH’s bullish potential. On the chart, Ethereum’s recent consolidation is marked as a re-accumulation zone, setting the foundation for a significant rally. With a breakout from its long-term resistance in sight, Pillows’ analysis suggests that Ethereum could experience an extended bull phase with limited overhead resistance.

Most Read: Meta Platforms (META) Q2 Earnings Preview: Advertising vs. AI Investments Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) is poised to release its fourth-quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results on July 30, 2025. What to Expect? Microsoft has consistently beaten earnings expectations for the past eight quarters, showing strong performance and market leadership. However, this success has set high expectations for future growth, which is already factored into its current stock price. With a forward P/E ratio of 35.3x, the stock’s valuation leaves little room for any disappointing results. However, this success has set high expectations for future growth, which is already factored into its current stock price. With a forward P/E ratio of 35.3x, the stock’s valuation leaves little room for any disappointing results. The market's response to Microsoft's Q4 FY25 report will depend not just on the numbers but also on how management explains future growth, especially plans to make money from AI. If there are signs of slower growth or rising costs without a clear explanation of the benefits, the stock could become volatile, even if the overall performance is strong. Analysts expect another strong quarter for Microsoft. The consensus estimate for Q4 FY25 earnings is $3.35 per share, up 13.6% from $2.95 last year. Some forecasts are slightly higher at $3.38 per share, a 14.47% increase. The estimate hasn’t changed in the last 30 days. Revenue is expected to hit $73.71 billion, up 13.9% from last year, with other estimates ranging from $73.805 billion (14.03% growth) to $73.89 billion (11% growth with constant currency). Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini The market's response to Microsoft's Q4 FY25 report will depend not just on the numbers but also on how management explains future growth, especially plans to make money from AI. If there are signs of slower growth or rising costs without a clear explanation of the benefits, the stock could become volatile, even if the overall performance is strong. Key Areas to Focus On - Growth Drivers and Challenges Among the key areas I will be paying attention to tomorrow is Microsoft's Azure Performance, AI and Co-Pilot monetization, Personal Computing segment and Financial Health and Shareholder returns. The intelligence cloud segment led by Azure is key to growth. Revenues are expected between $28.75–$29.05 billion, with Azure projected to grow 34–35%. AI services are a key contributor, adding up to 16 percentage points to Azure’s growth. Despite GPU shortages, high demand for AI highlights Microsoft’s leadership in the cloud market. Importantly, Azure’s growth is also supported by non-AI services like cloud migrations and infrastructure hosting, ensuring a stable foundation. AI remains central to Microsoft’s strategy, with significant investments in tools like Copilot. Current deployments have boosted revenue per user by 6%, and broader adoption is expected in FY26. Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion on AI infrastructure in FY25, prioritizing long-term growth over short-term profits. The More Personal Computing segment, covering Windows, Xbox, and advertising, is expected to contribute $12.35–$12.85 billion. While Windows OEM revenues are declining, Xbox and advertising are showing growth. AI integration in consumer products offers future potential. Microsoft’s heavy AI investments may pressure margins in FY26, but its operational efficiency and strong shareholder returns provide confidence. Analysts remain optimistic, with price targets as high as $600, reflecting faith in Microsoft’s ability to turn AI investments into long-term growth. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini External Concerns New tariffs in 2025, targeting high-tech products like laptops and servers, are raising costs for U.S. businesses, including Microsoft. These tariffs, ranging from 15% to 50%, increase hardware costs by 2–4.5%, squeezing profit margins and potentially raising prices for consumers. For Microsoft, higher tariffs on Surface laptops and Xbox consoles could lead to price hikes, making them less competitive against alternatives like Apple or Lenovo. Additionally, increased costs for servers and networking gear may pressure Azure’s operating margins, even as demand for cloud services grows. Delayed hardware upgrades could also slow adoption of Microsoft’s latest AI-integrated software, impacting long-term revenue growth. To manage these challenges, Microsoft is focusing on supply chain optimization and operational efficiency. For example, it has reduced GPU delivery times by 20%, helping to offset some cost pressures. While Microsoft hasn’t explicitly mentioned tariffs as a major issue, its proactive strategies suggest confidence in managing these impacts without significant margin erosion. Interestingly, higher hardware costs may push businesses toward cloud solutions, indirectly benefiting Azure despite the challenges. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini Forward Outlook Microsoft is focusing on expanding its partner network to drive growth, unifying platforms like Azure Marketplace and AppSource into a single system. Sellers are now incentivized to co-sell with partners, with Azure and Copilot funding increasing by 70% and 50% respectively. This partner-led approach aims to scale AI adoption and transform customer operations. AI is a major revenue driver, with Copilot alone projected to generate $25 billion by FY26. Analysts note that for every $100 spent on Azure, an additional $50 is now spent on AI, highlighting the growing demand. The broader AI market is expected to grow from $5.1 billion in 2024 to $47.1 billion by 2030. While OpenAI costs may impact FY26 earnings, Microsoft is expected to see a 20% EPS boost in FY27 as these costs normalize. Analysts view FY26 as the turning point for AI monetization, setting the stage for long-term, high-margin growth. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini Technical Analysis From a technical standpoint, Microsoft shares have been grinding higher since early May. Looking at the RSI period 14 and Microsoft has been trading in and around overbought territory since the start of May as well. Given what we have read about Microsoft's impressive earnings run and performance post earnings releases, further upside remains in play. However, should the earnings release disappoint, Microsoft could drop significantly. The fact that the share price trades at such a lofty valuation means there is little wiggle room for disappointment. Microsoft Daily Chart, July 29, 2025 Source: TradingView Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a period of stability after its recent upward climb, currently trading around $118,502, marking a slight daily decline of about 0.3%. Despite approaching the notable resistance level at $120,000, the leading cryptocurrency has shown little indication of breaking through decisively. This quiet trading environment has drawn the attention of analysts, prompting a detailed examination of the current market sentiment and investor behavior patterns. A recent report by Arab Chain, an analyst at CryptoQuant, suggests there is waning interest among US investors at Bitcoin’s current price level. Declining Demand from US Investors Utilizing the Coinbase Premium Index, a measure that compares Bitcoin’s price on Coinbase against other exchanges, Arab Chain highlights a clear downward trend in demand from American investors as prices have risen above the $105,000 mark. Arab Chain notes that although the Coinbase Premium Index remains slightly positive, indicating a minimal premium on Bitcoin in US markets, the significant reduction in this premium suggests declining enthusiasm at current price levels. Historically, strong buying interest from US investors has typically occurred when Bitcoin was priced under $105,000, suggesting that current valuations may be too elevated for many investors seeking favorable entry points. The analyst specifically noted: The index shows a significant decline in U.S. investor demand for Bitcoin. However, it remains in positive territory, indicating U.S. investors are not as active in purchasing Bitcoin at current prices compared to when it traded below $105,000. The trend suggests many potential buyers might be holding off, anticipating better opportunities should prices dip again. Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Begin Profit-Taking Adding further context, another CryptoQuant analyst, Burak Kesmeci, identified emerging patterns among long-term Bitcoin holders at the key psychological resistance level of $120,000. According to Kesmeci, long-term holders have recently transitioned into net-negative territory, signaling initial phases of profit-taking. Such moves typically indicate that veteran investors, many of whom may have held Bitcoin through previous market cycles, are beginning to liquidate portions of their holdings to capitalize on recent gains. Kesmeci highlighted the importance of monitoring this activity closely, pointing specifically to institutional involvement: One significant case to note is Galaxy Digital, reported to have sold approximately 80,000 BTC. Such sizeable institutional activity indicates this is more than typical retail profit-taking. This development raises questions regarding future market behavior, whether the current sell-off by larger holders represents strategic repositioning or signals broader market concerns. Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView

Gold prices could be heading towards $4,000 per ounce by the end of this year as the Federal Reserve begins to cut rates and the US dollar continues its decline, according to Canadian investment firm Fidelity. In an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, fund manager Ian Samson said his firm is still bullish on the precious metal, with some cross-asset portfolios recently increasing holdings after prices eased from the all-time high of $3,500 set in late April. Click on chart for Live Prices “The rationale for that was that we saw a clearer path to a more dovish Federal Reserve,” Samson said, adding that some funds had as much as doubled their 5% allocation over the past year. Also, August is often slightly weaker for markets, so more diversification “makes sense,” he stressed. Bullion is one of the best-performing assets this year, rising by more than 27%. Driving this rally was US President Donald Trump’s aggressive attempts to reconfigure the global trade landscape, fueling both economic and geopolitical uncertainty amongst investors. After pulling back from its record high, the yellow metal has traded within a tight range over the past few weeks, with demand for havens cooling a little as some progress in US trade talks eased fears about worst-case scenarios for the global economy. “Perhaps you’re going to avoid the doomsday scenarios that were painted earlier in the year, but ultimately we’re heading to a 15%-or-so tax on about 11% of the US economy — which is imports,” said Samson, referring to Trump’s tariffs. “You’d expect it to slow the economy.” The bullish outlook for gold mirrors that of Goldman Sachs, which has made the case in recent quarters for an eventual rally to as much as $4,000. Meanwhile, others like Citigroup are being more cautious, with forecasts of weaker gold prices. By noon Tuesday, spot gold rose slightly to $3,319.51 per ounce after falling to a three-week low the previous session. All eyes are now on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, which is not expected to yield a rate cut. That outcome would likely fuel further division within the US central bank, as Governor Christopher Waller recently called for an immediate monetary easing to support the labour market. “A US slowdown would likely see the dovish camp gain more influence in guiding policy, with the dollar tending to soften in environments of weaker growth,” Samson said in the interview. Moreover, Jerome Powell — whose term as Federal Reserve chair ends next May — will probably be replaced by someone “more amenable” to lower borrowing costs as Trump continues to lobby for interest-rate cuts, he added. (With files from Bloomberg)

Bitcoin trades at a critical level, holding steady above $118,000 but failing to gain momentum for a breakout. Price action has continued to tighten over the past several days, and analysts now anticipate a major move once either key supply zones are absorbed or demand breaks below. The market sits on edge, waiting for confirmation of the next trend. Fresh data from CryptoQuant highlights a notable shift in long-term holder (LTH) behavior. At $118K, LTH supply began to decline, signaling the start of a distribution phase. These holders, known for accumulating during downtrends and selling into strength, are now gradually offloading their positions. This transition often marks the later stages of a bullish trend and echoes patterns from previous macro cycles. As Bitcoin struggles to break past resistance and LTHs reduce exposure, pressure continues to build. A clean breakout above the current range could reignite momentum and drive BTC to new highs, while a break below support may trigger a sharper correction. Either way, the current standoff won’t last much longer. The coming days could bring the decisive move that sets the tone for Bitcoin’s next major leg. LTH Distribution Begins As Bitcoin Mirrors Fall 2024 Pattern Top analyst Axel Adler has highlighted a key development in Bitcoin’s current structure. According to Adler, LTH supply has declined by 52,000 BTC so far, marking a significant shift in behavior. These holders, typically seen as the market’s most patient participants, are now beginning to reduce their exposure—just as Bitcoin remains locked in a tight consolidation range. This shift from accumulation to distribution closely mirrors the LTH behavior seen during fall 2024, when Bitcoin climbed from $65,000 to $100,000. In that period, long-term investors steadily sold into strength as the market pushed higher, locking in profits as late-stage momentum kicked in. Adler suggests that if the current trend continues, the distribution phase will intensify with each price leg up—just as it did in previous macro cycles. The timing of this transition is critical. Bitcoin continues to hover just below all-time highs, while altcoins have begun to show signs of increased volatility. As Ethereum and other major assets begin to move more aggressively, capital rotation may accelerate. Whether this benefits or pressures Bitcoin remains to be seen. BTC Holds Steady As Tight Range Continues Bitcoin remains in a tight consolidation range between $115,724 and $122,077, with the 4-hour chart showing price currently hovering around $118,817. After bouncing from the lower boundary last week, BTC has managed to recover and now trades above the 50 SMA ($118,175), 100 SMA ($118,228), and well above the 200 SMA ($113,777). These moving averages have flattened, reflecting the ongoing equilibrium between buyers and sellers. Despite several tests of the $118K zone, BTC continues to respect the key support levels, showing resilience as selling pressure remains muted. Volume, however, remains low—suggesting that traders are still in wait-and-see mode, looking for a decisive breakout before committing to larger positions. The upper resistance at $122K remains untouched since mid-July, and each approach has been met with rejection. A clean break above this level with volume confirmation would signal a continuation of the broader uptrend and could trigger a move toward new all-time highs. On the downside, a break below $115K would invalidate the current structure and likely lead to increased volatility. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

A feasibility study update for Vista Gold’s (TSX, NYSE-AM: VGZ) open-pit Mt Todd project in Australia almost doubles its value and mine life while cutting costs by 59% over the previous update last year. Shares rose. The study pegs Mt Todd’s initial capital costs at $425 million, while outlining a smaller operation with a 15,000 tonne-per-day (tpd) production rate, down from the 50,000 tpd in last year’s study, Vista said Tuesday. With a 5% discount rate, the net present value jumps almost 95% to $2.2 billion at a price assumption of $3,300 per oz., around the yellow metal’s current price of $3,320 per ounce. That also boosts the internal rate of return (IRR) to 44.7%, with a payback period of 1.7 years. Mt Todd is about 250 km southeast of Darwin in the Northern Territory. “This study marks a significant shift in the strategy for Mt Todd, demonstrating the potential for near-term development of a smaller initial project by prioritizing higher grade ore to the processing plant, significantly lowering initial capital costs, and incorporating contractors to reduce development and operational risks,” Vista President and CEO Frederick Earnest said in a release. “[The study] positions Mt Todd as a project with technical and economic parameters that are comparable to several highly valued Australian gold producers.” Vista shares gained 2.3% to C$1.33 apiece on Tuesday morning in Toronto, for a market capitalization of C$166.4 million. The stock has traded in a 12-month range of C$0.66 to C$1.84. 30-year life Average annual output in the mine’s first 15 years is estimated at 153,000 oz. grading 1.04 grams gold per tonne; and 146,000 oz. at 0.97 gram gold over its 30-year life. The net present value shrinks by 2.6% from last year’s feasibility to $1.1 billion at a $2,500 per oz. gold price, while the IRR rises more than 7% to 27.8%, with a 2.7-year payback period. The study raises all-in sustaining costs by 45% to $1,449 per oz. in the first 15 years and $1,499 per oz. years over the mine life. Among largest reserves Mt Todd hosts 171.97 million tonnes in proven and probable reserves grading 0.94 gram gold for 5.1 million contained ounces. When compared with its development-stage gold project peers in Australia, Ramelius Resources’ (ASX: RMS) Rebecca and Regis Resources’ (ASX: RRL) McPhillamys projects, Mt Todd has the largest contained reserve base and highest NPV. Its capex is higher than Rebecca’s but lower than McPhillamys. Mt Todd’s IRR is higher than that of the two other projects, while its annual gold output is about 22% lower than McPhillamys’ but 18% higher than Rebecca’s.

Kinross Gold (TSX: K, NYSE: KGC) has divested its entire equity stake in White Gold (TSXV: WGO) with the sale of approximately 23.68 million shares, or 12% of those outstanding. The shares were sold at a price of C$0.29 each, for total proceeds of nearly C$6.87 million. White Gold traded at $0.38 apiece in Toronto at the time of the Kinross’ share sale announcement last Friday. The stock has since dropped another C$0.01 to C$0.37, giving the Canadian gold junior a market capitalization of C$74.1 million. White Gold currently holds a large portfolio of exploration projects in Yukon Territory. The projects cover approximately 3,150 sq. km or 40% of the prolific White Gold mining district. Its flagship project, also called White Gold, hosts four deposits with a combined indicated resource of 17.7 million tonnes grading 2.12 grams per tonne gold, containing 1.2 million oz., and an inferred resource of 24.5 million tonnes grading 1.42 grams for 1.1 million oz. In a news release late last year, White Gold CEO David D’Onofrio called it “one of the highest-grade open-pit gold resources in Canada owned by an exploration company.” Alongside Kinross, the project has had the backing of Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM, NYSE: AEM), Canada’s largest gold producer, which has a 19.85% stake in the company.

A couple of data points got published for the US after no economic release in the prior session – Markets actually did not need such to move sharply, particularly after a volatile follow-up to the EU-US Trade Deal headlines. Despite a positive Consumer Sentiment report (97.2 vs 95.0 expected), Bears are marking intermediate tops in US Indices after a worse than anticipated JOLTS report (7.437M versus 7.500M estimate). There has been a strange atmosphere in Markets as of late with reactions to headlines beginning to be more surprising than they were for the first half of the year – And I am not omitting how volatile the 1st half was. The biggest culprit in that aspect is the Dow Jones, sending many signals of relative strength before retracting – The latest being a shakeout at the highs creating a new record for the index before falling by 500 points. Nasdaq and the S&P 500 have marked some new highs before also retracting. Markets are still expecting the release of Microsoft, Meta, Apple and Amazon earnings. You can check the earnings preview for Meta right here, and stay logged in for more previews coming in throughout the day. The complexity of the situation may stand in the latest rebound in the US Dollar surprising participants – In the meantime, let's take a look at the US Indices intraday charts. Read More: EURUSD selloff deepens as yearly highs fade from viewIntraday Charts for the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow JonesS&P 500 1H Chart S&P 500 1H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView The S&P 500 has sold off close to 40 points from its new All-time high level attained yesterday during futures overnight trading (CFD 6,428 – 6,409 on the actual index). The price action is showing confluence between the lower highs on the charts and the lower highs in the RSI – Buyers did push to fill the week-end gap located at 6,415. Consider the Mid-July upwards channel for immediate momentum and relative-strength as prices are approaching its lower bound. Any move in today's session is subject to some imminent change in sentiment as key earnings from the Magnificent 7 may alter today's analysis. Levels of interest to place on your charts: Support Levels: 6,385 channel lows (immediate support)Pivot turned support 3,340 +/- 5pts – Confluence with 1H MA 200Short-term Key Support just below 6,300Resistance Levels: Pivot/Resistance around the 6,400 psychological level (+/- 5 pts)1H MA 50 6,404ATH Resistance 6,420 regionATH 6,427 (right at 1.618% fib extension)Nasdaq 1H Chart Nasdaq 1H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView The Nasdaq as hit a new record in this morning's session right at the 10:00 A.M data (23,535 CFD – 23,510 actual index) and is currently selling off right below its 1H-50 Period Moving Average. The ongoing selling is strong and the level to check for potential acceleration would be 23,320 where the week-end open gapped – This level serves as immediate pivot to the price action so keep it closely in check Same as for the S&P 500, any action in today's session may be invalidated by the upcoming earnings so watch your risk and bias, as the releases will have a huge influence on the future course of action. Levels of interest to place on your charts: Support Levels: Week-end gap pivot 23,320 to 23,360Pivot turned Support at 23,150 in Confluence with 1H MA 20022,900 SupportResistance Levels: All-time High resistance zone around 23,500ATH 23,53523,393 1H 50-period MADow Jones 1H chart Dow Jones 1H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView The Dow Jones had formed a bearish divergence at the weekly open after gapping to new all-time highs (45,143 CFD, 45,016 on Index) Since, the index has been selling off quite strongly since, and current reactions to the Immediate pivot are interesting to keep in check, particularly as momentum is getting oversold and the 1H MA 200 is acting as immediate support. Levels of interest to place on your charts: Support Levels: Preceding Range Highs, Current pivot 44,600 to 44,70044,400 Support Zone44,000 Support Main Support ZoneResistance Levels: ATH Resistance Zone 44,900 to 45,145ATH 45,1431H 50-period MA 44,91544,870 break-retest of May uptrend Safe Trades and watch out for the upcoming key earnings! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko is facing backlash from the crypto community over his comments about meme coins and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Yakovenko made these remarks against these tokens despite his network being home to most of the top meme coins by market capitalization. Crypto Community Reacts To Solana Founder’s Comments The crypto community criticized Anatoly Yakovenko following his X post, in which he described meme coins and NFTs as “digital slop” and ones that have no intrinsic value. The Solana founder added that, like a mobile game loot box, people spend $150 billion a year on mobile gaming, in reference to his ideology about meme coins and NFTs. Crypto marketer Anastasiia Bobeshko described the Solana founder’s comments as being funny, considering the traction that memes have brought into the Solana ecosystem. She further noted that the network made $1.6 billion in the first half of 2025 thanks to these meme coins. Another member of the crypto community, Ethereum developer Hanniabu, had earlier echoed a similar sentiment, suggesting that the network would be nothing without meme coins. Null, a member of the BONK community, declared that the Solana network would have never been where it is today without meme coins. Yakavenko replied sarcastically, saying, “Absolutely. Without lootboxes, iOS would have negligible revenues for Apple.” Meanwhile, Crypto community member Art Chick asked the Solana founder if he had a problem with memecoin traders spending $150 billion a year on his chain, but they don’t see it as mobile gaming. Yakovenko responded and alluded to an earlier reply in which he explained that what is important is the need to monitor data, fix problems, use snipers, and work towards sandwich-resistant market implementations. Difference Between Solana and Base Meme Coins It is worth noting that the Solana founder’s comment about meme coins stemmed from when he criticized a comment from Base’s lead developer Jesse Pollak, who suggested that Zora meme coins (which are Base tokens) are more valuable than those from Solana’s Pump.fun. In response, Yakovenko asked Pollak if Zora coins have any claims on future cash flows from creators, something which Pump.fun has. Pollak then clarified that each coin’s value depends on their fundamentals, which is why he believes that not all meme coins are the same. However, the Solana founder doesn’t believe meme coins as a whole have any “intrinsic value.” Despite his comment, these meme coins, especially the top ones like Fartcoin, BONK, PENGU, and TRUMP, continue to contribute to a significant amount of the daily trading volume on the network. Notably, the Solana price surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $294 in January, around the time the TRUMP meme coin first launched. SOL witnessed a significant surge in its demand at the time, with investors requiring the altcoin to purchase the meme coin. At the time of writing, the Solana price is trading at around $183, down over 5% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Why Fed Independence Matters The Fed’s Current Dilemma: Independence, Politics, and Rate Decisions The Fed is once again in the spotlight as political pressure mounts. With President Trump applying relentless pressure on Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates, the central bank faces a difficult balancing act. The upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision is less about whether rates will change aS expectations are for no change in policy and more about how the Fed signals its stance and handles internal dissent. This situation highlights a crucial issue: the importance of Federal Reserve independence in maintaining economic stability. CME FedWatch Tool: 97-3 odds for no change in rates at the July 29-30 FOMC FOMC Dissent: Why This Meeting Matters While markets expect no change in interest rates, the real intrigue lies in potential dissent among voting members. Fed Governor Christopher Waller is widely expected to dissent, favoring a rate cut. Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman is another potential dissenter. If both dissent, it would mark the first time since December 1993 that two Fed Governors opposed the majority in favor of a cut. Such dissent would raise questions about whether the Fed is bowing to political pressure or simply reflecting genuine concern over economic risks. Why Is Fed Independence Important? The Fed’s credibility and the stability of the U.S. economy rests on its ability to make decisions free from short-term political influence. The Fed’s Dual Mandate Congress established the Fed’s dual mandate, directing it to: Maximize employment Maintain price stability Balancing these two goals ensures long-term economic health. What Fed Independence Means The Fed can set interest rates and manage monetary policy without direct interference from the White House or Congress. It remains accountable to Congress but insulated from short-term politics. This allows decisions based on economic data and its forecasts , not political cycles (i.e. who is running the government). Risks if Fed Independence Is Undermined If the Fed were seen as losing independence, the consequences could be severe: Rising Inflation: Politicians often push for low rates even when inflation risks are high. Loss of Investor Confidence: U.S. bond markets and the dollar could weaken. Higher Borrowing Costs: Reduced trust in Fed credibility could increase Treasury yields. Increased Market Volatility: Short-term political goals would replace long-term policy planning. The Fed’s Dilemma Although Powell is only one of 12 FOMC voters, he has become the central target of President Trump’s criticism. The Fed now faces a delicate balancing act: Cut rates too soon: Markets may view it as yielding to political pressure. Wait too long: Risk a policy misstep as tariffs and global uncertainty weigh on growth. The wild card: Trump’s unpredictable threats, including the possibility of attempting to fire Fed Chair Powell, a move that could open a Pandora’s Box and seriously undermine Fed independence. The Fed’s current dilemma underscores the vital role of central bank independence in safeguarding the U.S. economy. By keeping policy decisions free from political interference, the Fed can stay focused on its dual mandate: ensuring price stability, maximum employment, and financial stability. In other words, an independent Fed is essential to protecting the U.S. economy from the dangers of short-term political pressure. Take a FREE Trial of The Amazing Trader Algo Charting System – Click HERE The Fed’s Current Dilemma: Independence, Politics, and Rate Decisions The post The Fed’s Current Dilemma: Independence, Politics, and Rate Decisions appeared first on Forex Trading Forum.

Crypto markets are under pressure as bearish momentum tightens its grip on several altcoins. SUI continues to slide below key moving averages, signaling sustained weakness, while FARTCOIN extends its downtrend with a series of lower lows and highs. With both assets nearing critical support levels and momentum indicators flashing warning signs, a bounce is coming, or downside could be imminent. Bearish Momentum Builds As SUI Trades Below Key Moving Averages In a recent post, Gemxbt highlighted that SUI is currently locked in a downtrend, with the price trading below its 5, 10, and 20-period moving averages. This alignment of short-term averages below the current price level signals sustained bearish momentum, as sellers continue to dominate market activity. Adding to the cautious outlook, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering near oversold territory, which often indicates weakening selling pressure. While this suggests that SUI could be due for a short-term bounce or relief rally, it is not yet a strong reversal signal on its own. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator remains firmly in bearish territory, reinforcing the idea that downward momentum may persist in the near term. The lack of a bullish crossover or divergence in the MACD lines suggests that sellers still have the upper hand. Gemxbt pointed out that the key support level to watch is around $3.92. A drop below this level could accelerate the decline, while a rebound from it, especially with a noticeable increase in volume, might indicate a shift in sentiment. Until such a volume-driven move occurs, the overall trend remains downward. Bearish Structure Intact As FARTCOIN Forms Lower Lows And Highs According to Gemxbt in another post, FARTCOIN is currently exhibiting a bearish market structure, characterized by a series of lower highs and lower lows. This pattern points to sustained selling pressure, with bears firmly in control of the price action for now. Fartcoin’s RSI is approaching oversold territory, which could indicate that the asset is nearing a point where a short-term bounce or relief rally might occur. However, while the RSI hints at a possible rebound, it does not yet confirm any shift in the prevailing downtrend. Meanwhile, the MACD continues to reflect bearish momentum, with no signs of a bullish crossover. This reinforces the broader downtrend and suggests that any potential bounce may be limited unless momentum indicators begin to shift more favorably. The analyst went on to state that key support is currently identified around the 0.0003500 level, while resistance lies near 0.0004500. A decisive break of either of these levels could determine the next significant move for FARTCOIN.

Snaky Way ($AKE) is slithering into the crypto jungle, riding the symbolism of the Chinese zodiac’s Year of the Snake with a presale that’s as slick as its name. This isn’t just another meme coin jumping on the hype train, it’s coiling up at the sweet spot where viral trends meet real utility, all while keeping that cheeky meme energy investors love. Built for both meme coin degenerates and serious crypto hunters, Snaky Way promises more than just short-term laughs. It’s packing unique features designed to set it apart from the usual pump-and-dump crowd—giving you a project that’s equal parts fun, functional, and future-focused. Multichain Architecture Expands Reach Unlike many single-chain projects, Snaky Way is designed to operate across multiple blockchains. $AKE will be accessible on networks including Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain, enhancing liquidity, lowering transaction costs, and broadening user participation. The multichain model accelerates adoption ($AKE gets bigger, faster, for longer) and provides a flexible foundation for future expansions, making the token accessible regardless of user preference for blockchain infrastructure. High-Yield Staking Incentives Attract Early Participation Snaky Way’s staking platform is a core feature of the project’s ecosystem, offering users an opportunity to earn returns by locking up their tokens. Staking APYs for the presale are above 10,000% dynamic, with over 78M $APE staked. Staking reduces the circulating supply, builds community loyalty early on, and potentially contributes to price stability post-launch. From Meme to Utility: Gaming, AI, and Strategic Roadmap While branding itself as a meme coin, Snaky Way aims to deliver functionality beyond internet culture. The platform supports staking, play-to-earn gaming, and will implement AI-powered mechanisms (buybacks, marketing) to assist in long-term value. Competitive Gameplay and Token-Driven Tournaments A play-to-earn game forms another layer of the project’s ecosystem. Grow your snake, rank on leaderboards, and earn $AKE prizes in tournaments. With games accessible on both desktop and mobile, the competition encourages viral engagement and incentivizes player retention through rewards and referral bonuses. AI Buyback Mechanism Targets Market Resilience Snaky Way’s use of AI supports token price stability. The AI system will monitor market conditions and perform buybacks at optimal moments. While price performance remains unpredictable in crypto markets, the inclusion of algorithmic market intervention sets Snaky Way apart from many meme coin projects. Presale Offers Early Access to $AKE Token: Don’t Let It Escape! The $AKE presale presents an opportunity for early supporters to purchase tokens before the project’s public launch. Funds raised will be allocated to staking infrastructure, gaming development, and marketing campaigns. To participate, users can connect a crypto wallet like MetaMask to the official Snaky Way website, select a supported blockchain, and complete the transaction. Make sure you have enough $ETH or $BNB to cover network fees. A Risk-Aware Bet on a Snake-Themed Breakout While no crypto project guarantees returns, Snaky Way’s blend of meme culture, staking rewards, multichain accessibility, and AI-driven market support suggests a serious attempt to break out of the noise. Whether $AKE becomes a top performer remains to be seen, but as the Year of the Snake continues, the groundwork is in place for Snaky Way to grow big in a hurry. Do your own research – this isn’t financial advice.

The Euro had been on a strong run this year, and only a few events could stop its uptrend in the first half of 2025. Between new infrastructure deals, unification behind the Ukrainian cause, and the constant mess-ups from the Trump Administration, EUR/USD had many reasons go higher. But Markets are forward-looking, and all these factors have been priced in, with sellers now heavily grabbing control of the price action: The latest EU-US Deal is considered disadvantageous for the EU, and this is turning into a sell-the-fact trade. The pair's end-June rally has not seen any retracement, and the ongoing selloff is about to make this final up-move to the 1.1830 highs vanish. The question is: Is the ongoing rally in the US Dollar strong enough to keep pushing the pair down further? Let’s take a look at the technical patterns moving EUR/USD. Read More: Gold shows signs of fatigue inside established range EUR/USD Technical AnalysisEUR/USD Daily Chart EUR/USD Daily Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView The Pound had led major currencies in the ongoing sell-offs for US Dollar buybacks. In our most recent US Dollar analysis, we pointed to the formation of a double top. Over the past two sessions, markets haven’t taken it lightly—we are now about three handles lower from the past week's highs. A daily close right at the Current Pivot Zone 1.16 to 1.1650 after a 1.30% correction in yesterday’s session was followed by another strong selling candle, now breaching below the 50-Day Moving Average. Daily RSI momentum is now becoming bearish as the sellers bring the pair around the 1.15 Main support Zone. Let’s take a closer look. EUR/USD 4H Chart EUR/USD 4H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView Sellers have had full control since the weekly open, sending the pair in a 2.12% correction. The ongoing selloff is forming a tight bear channel, and with candles closing at their extremes, momentum is strong. Some mean reversion is currently trying to take place as the 4H RSI is turning oversold. The 1.15 Support Zone is located just below the psychological level, so reactions as prices arrive in this region will be essential to track – any consolidation in the zone would be considered more bearish than an actual retracement higher but the idea right now is to keep an eye on the ongoing move. Levels of interest to place on your charts: Support Levels: 1.15 Support Zone (encompassing - 300 pips)1.1350 to 1.14 Support in confluence with the 100-Day EMA1.12 to 1.13 Main Support ZoneResistance Levels: Current Pivot Zone 1.16 to 1.16501.1660 MA 50 and 200 Confluence2020 Resistance around the 1.18 Zone1.1830 2025 HighsEUR/USD 1H Chart EUR/USD 1H Chart, July 29, 2025 – Source: TradingView Markets are awaiting to see what happens to the US Dollar after the JOLTS report coming up in about 10 minutes – In the meantime, the selling seems to be slowing down after touching the 1.1520 lows. Any strong close below warrants a further continuation towards the bottom of the support zone (between 1.1470 to 1.1450). Reversals on a weaker USD would point to the Pivot Zone – Also consider the 1H MA 50 currently at 1.1650 and catching up to the prices fastly amid this flash-selloff. Safe Trades! Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

The Australian dollar is down for a fourth straight day. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6497, down 0.36% on the day. The Aussie has slipped 1.5% in the current slide, as the US dollar continues to make inroads against most of the major currencies. Australian CPI expected to ease to 2.2%Australia's inflation rate has been falling and that trend is to continue in the second quarter report, which will be released on Wednesday. CPI is expected to ease to 2.2% y/y, down from 2.4% in Q1, which was the lowest level since Q1 2021. Quarterly, CPI is expected to tick lower to 0.8% in Q2, down from 0.9% in Q1. The markets will be keeping a close eye on services inflation, which has been persistently well above the Reserve Bank of Australia's 2%-3% target. In the first-quarter report, services inflation fell to 3.7%, down sharply from 4.3% in Q4 2024. Underlying inflation has also declined. The trimmed mean, the RBA's key gauge of core CPI, dropped to 2.9% y/y Q1, down from 3.2% in Q4 2020, which was the lowest level since Q4 2021. If inflation eased in Q2, it will likely cement a rate cut at the next meeting on Aug. 12. The RBA is looking to lower rates, which will help growth and ease the inflation squeeze on consumers. The RBA shocked the markets earlier this month when it maintained rates, as the markets had widely expected a quarter-point trim. The money markets have priced in a rate cut at the Aug. 12 meeting at around 87% and it's very unlikely that the Reserve Bank will blindside the markets at two straight meetings, which would hurt the central bank's credibility. AUD/USD Technical AUD/USD has pushed below support at 0.6514 and is testing 0.6500. Below, there is support at 0.6484There is resistance at 0.6530 and 0.6544 AUDUSD 4-Hour-Chart, July 29, 2025 Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. If you would like to reproduce or redistribute any of the content found on MarketPulse, an award winning forex, commodities and global indices analysis and news site service produced by OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc., please refer to the MarketPulse Terms of Use. Visit https://www.marketpulse.com/ to find out more about the beat of the global markets. © 2025 OANDA Business Information & Services Inc.

South Korea’s two largest political parties have taken center stage, unveiling rival stablecoin bills in the country. The prohibition of interest payments on stablecoins has become the most contentious issue in the stablecoin bills. Lawmakers from both the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the opposition People Power Party (PPP) introduced legislation in late July 2025 that could pave the way for won-backed stablecoins. According to local news report published on 28 July 2025, “the ruling party believes that interest payments should be banned to prevent market disruption, while the opposition party believes that it is necessary to increase the competitiveness of won stablecoins.” Each proposal reflects diverging philosophies on innovation, protection and monetary sovereignty. Explore: The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now South Korean Bill Is In Response To Growing Dominance Of USD-Based Stablecoins Democratic Party of Korea member Ando-geol introduced the ‘Act on the Issuance and Distribution of Value-Stable Digital Assets’. On the same day, People Power Party member Eun-hye Kim introduced the ‘Act on Payment Innovation Using Fixed-Price Digital Assets’. DP’s initiative is the nation’s first comprehensive legislative blueprint specifically governing Korean won-backed stablecoins. The opposition, PPP, meanwhile filed its own version emphasizing stricter financial discipline and explicitly banning interest payments on stablecoin holdings. Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has openly advocated for stablecoins, and his administration has signalled that stablecoins will fill major gaps in the country’s financial landscape. In his advocacy for stablecoins, Jae-myung has proposed the eligibility of companies with reserves as low as 500M won ($370,000) to be able to issue stablecoins. Explore: South Korean CBDC Testing Paused as Banks Favour Stablecoins South Korea Pauses CBDC Plans As Stablecoins Gain Ground Increased market penetration and adoption of stablecoins have put a damper on the South Korean CBDC plans. The country has applied brakes on its CBDC trial program that had been ongoing since April this year in the wake of stablecoin’s resurgence amidst political backing. The Bank of Korea (BoK) confirmed the current state of affairs in a statement given to Bloomberg on 30 June 2025, through a representative. Also, a senior representative of one of the seven banks participating in the South Korean CBDC trials informed a local publication that the central bank is holding back until it sees the government’s stablecoin strategy and how CBDCs might integrate with it. Explore: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in June 2025 The post South Korea’s Political Heavyweights Square Off Over Stablecoin Bills appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Vape company CEA Industries and venture capital firm 10X Capital, supported by YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), have announced a $500 million private placement aimed at establishing the largest publicly listed Binance Coin (BNB) treasury company. New BNB Treasury Strategy The offering comprises a common equity Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE), which will generate $500 million in gross proceeds—$400 million in cash and $100 million in cryptocurrency. According to Monday’s announcement, the funds raised will be primarily directed toward developing a crypto treasury strategy focused on the BNB Chain. Leading the new BNB treasury strategy will be incoming CEO David Namdar, a co-founder of Galaxy Digital and a senior partner at 10X Capital, alongside incoming Chief Investment Officer Russell Read. On the matter, Namdar noted: BNB Chain is one of the most widely utilized blockchain ecosystems, yet access for institutional investors has been limited until now. By establishing a US-listed treasury vehicle, we’re opening doors for traditional investors to participate transparently. Russell Read echoed Namdar’s view, emphasizing what he sees as the fundamental strength of Binance Coin as a digital asset: Institutional-grade exposure to BNB is appealing because it is driven by real utility across various sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi) and enterprise applications. By creating this treasury vehicle, we allow institutions to engage in the growth narrative of BNB. 10X Capital, which has a history of advising significant players in the crypto space, will act as the asset manager for the BNB treasury strategy with the backing of YZi Labs. The transaction is expected to close around July 31, 2025, at which point the company will begin deploying funds to acquire BNB tokens. CEA Industries Stock Soars 560% The company’s plans after the closing include building an initial position in BNB, with aspirations to scale its holdings significantly over the next 12 to 24 months through a “sophisticated capital markets program.” Additionally, they will reportedly explore staking, lending, and other opportunities within the Binance ecosystem to generate revenue while maintaining a conservative risk profile. Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs, expressed confidence in the potential of a publicly listed Binance Coin treasury vehicle: We recognized the institutional potential from the outset, and with the PIPE announcement, our conviction has been validated. We are excited to see this vision materialize, enhancing BNB’s utility and institutional access in a sustainable manner. The market response to the announcement has been significantly positive for the company, with CEA Industries’ stock (VAPE) surging more than 560% on Monday morning following the revelation of the PIPE deal. As of this writing, BNB is trading at $825, which is a 3% gap between the current price and the all-time high of $863 achieved earlier on Monday. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

CoinDCX Acquisition by Coinbase is reportedly in advanced discussions, coming just a few weeks after the exchange was targeted in a $44 million crypto heist. A local publication, citing unknown sources, published an article on 29 July 2025, revealing that the deal would value CoinDCX below $900 million, a steep decline from its $2.2 billion valuation peak in 2021. Industry insiders have chalked up the CoinDCX Acquisition by Coinbase as its broader strategy to gain a strategic foothold in India’s evolving crypto landscape. CoinDCX assured its users via a post on X, explaining that the incident did not harm customers’ funds and that its security setup protected user funds during the incident. Since the incident, CoinDCX has launched a bounty program to trace the stolen funds and has promised ethical hackers 25% of any recovered funds they managed to retrieve. Explore: 20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025 Key Takeaways Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire CoinDCX as it chips away at its Indian expansion strategy Reportedly, the deal has set the valuation of CoinDCX at $900 million, a steep decline from its $2.2 billion peak in 2021 CoinDCX CEO Sumit Gupta has dismissed this development as speculation The post CoinDCX Acquisition By Coinbase Reportedly In Final Stages At Sub $1B Valuation appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

According to market analyst Common Sense Crypto, a $1,000 bet on XRP today could turn into between $10,000 and $50,000 during this cycle. He pointed out that the same stake in Bitcoin would likely top out at around $1,300–$1,500. That claim has caught the eye of many investors who are weighing where to put their crypto dollars. Strong ROI Comparison Common Sense Crypto ran the numbers. At XRP’s current price of $3.18, a $1,000 buy-in nets roughly 315 tokens. To hit $10k, each XRP would need to trade at $31.80. If XRP somehow climbed to $160, that small stake would swell to $50k. By contrast, a $1k purchase of Bitcoin at $120,000 today would only need BTC to rise to about $154k–$178k to yield the same $1,300–$1,500 returns. Those are gains in the 30–50% range. This puts XRP’s upside in a very different league when viewed purely as percentages. Still, size matters. XRP’s market cap sits near $188 billion. Bitcoin’s floats around $2.37 trillion. To push XRP to $159, its valuation would need to balloon to roughly $9.5 trillion—nearly four times Bitcoin’s current size. That would require massive new inflows and adoption on a scale we’ve never seen in crypto. XRP Tops $3; CEO Sets Sights On 14% Of SWIFT Ripple’s XRP finally breached the long-awaited $3 mark after US President Donald Trump announced a new US strategic crypto reserve, including XRP and other digital assets​. As one of the most traded cryptocurrencies, XRP enjoys high daily trading volumes, ensuring price stability and ease of entry for institutional investors. Ripple’s chief executive, Brad Garlinghouse, predicts that within five years, Ripple will handle about 14% of SWIFT’s worldwide cross‑border transaction flows. Past Cycle Performance Other voices have made similar points. In June, Edoardo Farina of Alpha Lions Academy noted that between November 2024 and January 2025, XRP jumped from $0.50 to $3.40. That’s a 7x return in just two months. Bitcoin, in that same window, climbed from $68k to $112k, a 60% gain. Farina calculated that $50k in XRP would have grown to $340k while the same investment in Bitcoin would have become about $82,352. The XRP 50x Challenge XRP’s promise of turning $1,000 into as much as $50,000 is eye‑catching. Its past leap from $0.50 to $3.40 in just two months shows what’s possible. But growing its market cap from $188 billion to $9.5 trillion means a tidal wave of new money and clear legal rules. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView

Most Read: Dow (DJIA): Dow edges higher on US-EU trade deal, remains shy of December high Meta Platforms (META) is set to report its second-quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. What to Expect? The market expects strong financial results, driven by growth in the company's digital advertising business, boosted by improvements in artificial intelligence (AI). For Q2 2025, revenue is expected to be between $42.5 billion and $45.5 billion, as the company predicted. Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to rise to $5.83, a 12.98% increase from last year. While revenue projections look strong, investors are closely watching spending and economic challenges. The company plans to spend heavily on AI infrastructure, with capital expenses for 2025 estimated between $64 billion and $72 billion. At the same time, Meta's Reality Labs, its metaverse project, is expected to lose even more money, with losses growing to $5.35 billion in Q2. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini On top of internal challenges, external factors like global tariffs, ongoing US-China trade tensions, and stricter regulations in the European Union could impact Meta's ad revenue and operations. Meta has a strong track record of beating analyst expectations, surprising by an average of 17.3% over the last four quarters. This makes it likely that the company could deliver another positive surprise in its Q2 2025 report. Analysts are becoming more optimistic about Meta, with many raising their price targets. Out of 71 analysts, 63 rate the stock as a 'Buy' or 'Strong Buy.' The median target price is $750, suggesting a 5% increase from its July 28, 2025, closing price of $712. This shows strong confidence in Meta's business and strategy. Key Areas to Focus On Meta’s advertising business is expected to drive strong Q2 2025 results, with ad revenue projected at $43.94 billion, up 14.6% from last year. AI-powered tools like ad recommendations and campaign automation are boosting advertiser demand, with over 4 million advertisers using Advantage+ campaigns, reporting a 22% improvement in returns. The global digital ad market, expected to hit $650 billion in 2025, provides a favorable backdrop, with Meta holding a 21.6% market share. Meta is heavily investing in AI, with 2025 capital expenses rising to $64-72 billion for infrastructure and talent. While this pressures profit margins, Meta aims to show these investments will drive long-term growth. Its AI assistant now has 1 billion users, and new monetization options are being explored. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini Reality Labs, Meta’s VR/AR division, continues to lose money, with Q2 losses expected at $5.35 billion. However, products like Ray-Ban smart glasses show promise, and Meta sees this as a long-term bet on future platforms. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini WhatsApp, with 1.5 billion users, is a key focus for new revenue. Business tools and AI features could unlock $30-40 billion in potential revenue, diversifying Meta’s income beyond advertising. Investors await updates on these strategies during the earnings call. External Concerns US-China trade tensions pose a major challenge for Meta’s advertising revenue. Analysts predict these tariffs could cost Meta up to $7 billion in ad revenue for 2025, mainly due to reduced spending by Chinese e-commerce companies like Temu and Shein. Temu, for example, paused all US advertising in April. In 2024, Meta earned $18.35 billion from China, making it its second-largest revenue source after the US, despite not having active platforms in the country. A prolonged downturn could lead to a $23 billion revenue loss, cutting earnings by 25%. Broader economic effects of tariffs are also concerning. With US tariffs at their highest since 1909, consumer costs have risen, reducing household spending power and slowing GDP growth. This could indirectly impact Meta as businesses cut ad budgets. Meta is particularly exposed to advertisers affected by tariffs, as rising costs and supply chain issues force companies to scale back. These risks highlight the need for Meta to diversify its advertiser base and find ways to support impacted businesses. Investors will look for management’s plans to address these challenges during the Q2 earnings call. Forward Outlook The options market predicts Meta’s stock could move +/- 5.5% to 8.64% after earnings. Historically, the stock has risen 6.6% on average the day after earnings over the past 10 quarters. However, concerns about heavy AI spending could dampen enthusiasm, even with strong results and need to be monitored.. After Q3 2024, despite beating estimates, the stock fell 4% due to worries about AI investment returns. To maintain investor confidence, Meta must clearly show how its AI spending will drive future profits and efficiency. Meta’s stock valuation is high, trading at 26x forward earnings. Analysts project 2025 revenue of $183.5 billion, EPS of $24.12, and net income of $62.25 billion. AI remains a key focus, with significant spending planned for research and development. Meta also aims to grow free cash flow, building on record levels achieved in 2024. Looking ahead, Meta has big opportunities to grow by monetizing WhatsApp through business messaging and AI tools, as well as expanding the user base of Meta AI. Success will depend on how well Meta balances its bold innovations and heavy investments with smart execution and handling external challenges. The upcoming Q2 earnings call will be key to understanding if Meta can keep up its strong growth while managing these complex factors. Source: Created by Zain Vawda, Google Gemini Technical Analysis From a technical standpoint, Meta shares are holding near the YTD highs at around the 718 mark. There is a trendline break that may be about to materialize while the RSI period 14 has bounced off the 50 neutral level. Both of these indicators hint at further upside heading into the earnings release. Immediate support rests around the 704 mark before the 680 and 634 handles come into focus. The upside is a bit more complicated. Immediate resistance rests at 733 before the YTD high at 747 comes into focus. META Daily Chart, July 29, 2025 Source: TradingView Follow Zain on Twitter/X for Additional Market News and Insights @zvawda Opinions are the authors'; not necessarily that of OANDA Business Information & Services, Inc. or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers or directors. The provided publication is for informational and educational purposes only. 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